Procurement Manager

Chefman
Mahwah, NJ

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a highly driven Procurement Manager to lead supplier negotiations, optimize vendor relationships, and drive meaningful cost savings across the organization. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and analytically minded, with the ability to use data and strong negotiation skills to identify efficiencies and deliver measurable year-over-year cost savings through strategic sourcing and supplier optimization.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement sourcing strategies to optimize supply, improve quality, and maximize value across logistics, freight, packaging, and distribution.
  • Lead supplier negotiations and manage commercial agreements to secure competitive pricing and favorable contract terms.
  • Build and maintain strong supplier partnerships while continuously identifying opportunities for cost optimization and operational improvements.
  • Manage procurement for long-term freight and shipping arrangements including small parcel carriers, trucking providers, and ocean freight.
  • Own and execute sourcing strategies for capital expenditures (CapEx) across warehousing facilities, including automation equipment, utilities, engineering services, forklifts, warehouse vehicles, and other site investments.
  • Lead supplier onboarding processes including supplier audits, capability assessments, and production trials.
  • Anticipate and manage sourcing barriers and supply challenges while proactively managing spend and identifying savings opportunities.
  • Develop negotiation strategies, scopes of work, and executive summaries for key procurement initiatives.
  • Negotiate renewals of software and service agreements to ensure competitive pricing and reduce vendor fragmentation.
  • Attend domestic and international trade shows to identify emerging suppliers, materials, technologies, and operational capabilities.
  • Identify and implement innovative approaches to reduce costs, improve quality, and enhance overall value across procurement activities.

Qualifications

  • Demonstrated experience negotiating supplier contracts and commercial agreements.
  • Strong knowledge of procurement, logistics, and inventory management.
  • Experience leading supplier onboarding processes including audits, capability assessments, and production trials.
  • Familiarity with manufacturing processes related to electrical appliances or consumer products.
  • Advanced Excel skills with strong cost modeling and financial analysis capabilities.
  • Strong understanding of P&L impact and year-over-year cost savings metrics.
  • Excellent negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Highly organized with a strong attention to detail and the ability to drive initiatives independently.

Salary Range (commensurate with experience)

$110,000—$135,000 USD

Posted 2026-04-23

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